[5] A first-team MaxPreps All-American, he was the Class 6A leader in rushing touchdowns and was named the Dallas Morning News All-Area Offensive Player of the Year.
[6] Durham led Duncanville to a second consecutive state championship win, being named the offensive MVP after running for over 200 yards and three touchdowns.
[6] In addition to being a top football player, Durham also excelled in track and field, winning a state championship on the 4×200 relay team as a junior and then being part of the national record-setting 4×200 relay team as a senior alongside fellow top recruit Dakorien Moore.
[3][8] Ranked a four-star prospect and the number eight running back nationally, he committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers.
[9] In his second collegiate game, Durham ran for 98 yards and scored two touchdowns on 11 rushes against South Carolina.